Chargers' Pouncey excited to work with 'Future Hall of Fame' QB Rivers

Chargers center Mike Pouncey agreed to terms with the team on a two-year deal in March and seemed ecstatic for this opportunity when he spoke at his press conference Monday following training camp.

Pouncey raved about being able to work with “Future Hall of Fame” QB in Philip Rivers. He stated he has a whole new fire that’s been lit under him after being released by the Dolphins and acquired by Los Angeles, per the Chargers official Twitter.

He played with four quarterbacks during his seven-year career with Miami that included Chad Henne, Matt Moore, Ryan Tannehill and Jay Cutler. It should come as no surprise that he had so much excitement because those QBs have not played on the same level as Rivers, based on statistics.

Pouncey is a three-time Pro Bowler who gives the Bolts grit and experience up front two traits that will be key to blocking for quarterback Philip Rivers and clearing the way for running backs Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler.

Los Angeles has been unable to find a long-term replacement at the center position since Nick Hardwick made the decision call it quits after his 2014 campaign. Pouncey is in the prime of his career and joining offensive guard Dan Feeney and highly anticipated RG Forrest Lamp will beef up the interior offensive line even more.